The sun vanished.
After the sunlight disappeared, darkness once again shrouded the land of America.
Everything was dark.
There was no electricity, no internet. Darkness spread into every corner of the land.
Fear and chaos filled everyone's hearts. Today had been utterly terrible.
In the sewers beneath Metropolis.
The advanced underground drainage system had left the city's network of pipes extending in every direction.
The foul, green liquid flowing through the middle of the passage roared through the pipes, carrying a nauseating stench.
Inside a small hidden chamber.
Several candles had been lit around the modest stone walls.
Their flickering flames reflected off everyone's faces.
Clark.
Diana.
And—
A conspicuous bald head.
They sat around a table, and at its center rested a dim blue cube of energy.
"We're in trouble."
Lex spoke first, his dark green eyes filled with gravity.
"Based on the information Singer obtained by infiltrating their network..."
"The enemy invaded this world's networks and took control of the water, electricity, and gas systems. At the same time, their leader flew into space and used the moon to block the light shining on America."
"One of his subordinates, a man named Johnny Quick, is suspected to be a speedster. Not only did he release every criminal from every prison in the world..."
Lex paused, glancing at Clark. "According to the latest intelligence, they have already arrived in Smallville and taken all the residents hostage to search for Kryptonite."
It had to be said that only during war could one understand the importance of artificial intelligences like Singer. The technological side could provide intelligence capable of determining the course of a battle—or even the bigger picture.
"I have a question."
Diana crossed her arms, her expression impatient. "Where did Jino go?"
"I know the answer to that."
Clark